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Santa Pod 2016

Post by Fordoholic Nick »

Hi Chaps,

Well I made it to this superb show even though In only had four hours sleep after getting home from Ireland last night, but worth the early start. Brilliant show made even better with the great weather albeit a chilly start. I bumped into Kris and Calvin for a chat and even managed to remember to hunt down Dave "SmokeEm" on the Old Skool Ford Stand. Was great to finally meet him in the flesh albeit a very brief one as I did not want to keep him from their "award winning" stand...well done Dave :applaud:

Anyhow hope you enjoy the pics as much as I did taking them. Hope I have not gone too mad....

The famous 1/4 mile in a bit of mist this morning...
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But it soon brightened up a treat :D
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First up is Luke's Capri that Steve restored. I noticed it straight away. It really is truly stunning in the flesh !
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Lovely 280... Cosworth
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I read about this 180mph Capri a few years back in Classic Ford...Amazing...
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There is a Capri in there somewhere...
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Beautiful 3.0 Ghia...
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3.0 S
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This one just had a boot badge "Capri S"
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Lovely colour in the flesh...
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2.8 Injection...
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...with some rather "large" aerials :shock:
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2.8i with some rather white wheels...
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as you can see...
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2.9 S Cosworth...
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:shock:
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:shock: :shock:
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:shock: :shock: :shock:
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Simply stunning 3.0 S
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Another Beautiful 3.0
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Calvin's stunner of a Cabaret. He was working in the engine bay so di not want to disturb them by taking a photo...
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As you can see Calvin had a tiny problem but was soon sorted as he was soon racing up the 1/4 mile, :applaud:
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Absolutely immaculate 2.8i
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Pinto power...
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Another lovely 2.8i
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Well chaps that was a few of the Capri's...hope you liked them. Now some more great Fords...

Starting with the XR Owners Club Stand...just for you Andy :wave: They had a great position this year...
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Now more Ford's...starting with the Fiesta's

The sign says it all :D
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Lovely XR2
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Fabulous Super Sport
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Simply stunning 1.3L
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How gorgeous is this XR2
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Now some Escorts...starting with this RS

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starting with this beautiful RS2000
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A Sport...I just love this Escort look...it's my favourite. Some I know prefer the RS2000 but for me its this :)
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How nice is this XR3i Cab
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Glorious Mk1. Stunning colour...
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This Escort just makes me :D Another great colour and stance....
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Wow ! Mexico delight....
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This gets around a bit but still worth showing again...stunning !
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:D :D :D
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This was one absolutely immaculate Escort
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check out the engine bay...
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One of the "great unveilings"...WOW !
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Now some more Ford's......

Sierra RS 500 Cosworth in stunning condition
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Cortina 1700 GT
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GT
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Another great Cortina
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This is the Ford Saxon Cortina Replica of the concept Ford never put into production. I saw this at the London Classic Car Show last year
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Another of the "Great Unveilings" :D
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And the other "unveiling"...
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A couple of Anglia's now
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Granada's
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4x4
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And last but not least a Mustang...
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Well that's it folks. My laptop is smoking now. Hope you enjoyed the pics. As said this is a stunning show to attend.

All the best

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Hi Nick,
WOW you certainly captured the day :applaud:
Great pics, several cars I have seen before, glad you had a good day and the weather was better than last year :D

Thanks for the pics of the XR Stand too, as you say a great position backing onto the drag strip.

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Post by Bertie »

Hi Nick

Thanks for a great selection of pics buddy thanks for posting, you must be completely knackered following your hectic weekend... :D

That 2.8 engine bay top and bottom looks imaculate, I wonder if he trailered it or drove it to the pod....

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andyd wrote:WOW you certainly captured the day :applaud:
Great pics, several cars I have seen before, glad you had a good day and the weather was better than last year :D
Thanks Andy. Mate I thought I got a bit carried away with the pics but its such a stunning show I would not have done it justice with just a few pics. Glad you enjoyed them. Like you I remember a few myself but still worth including them. I just LOVE Santa Pod Andy :)
andyd wrote:Thanks for the pics of the XR Stand too, as you say a great position backing onto the drag strip.
I thought you would like this. Yep right backing onto the strip with lots of passing public to appreciate the stunning XR's on display :D

AND.....I seen a chap ride past me on his Raliegh Chopper. Wonder if it was the same chap from last year :P

All the best mate

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Bertie wrote:Thanks for a great selection of pics buddy thanks for posting, you must be completely knackered following your hectic weekend... :D
Hi Des.

Thanks fella. Yep was truely exhausted last night mate but what a great few days...one min I was on spectacular beach in Kerry, the next day I was at Santa Pod for Classic Ford...cant help but :woot:

Des it was def worth falling out of bed after a few hours sleep to get up to this show. It really is one of the best Ford Shows... on a par with Simply Ford. Two stunning shows with different things to offer. Hopefully you can get down for it one day...you wont be dissapointed Des :)
Bertie wrote:That 2.8 engine bay top and bottom looks imaculate, I wonder if he trailered it or drove it to the pod...
Des this 2.8i was 100% Mint underneath. Anyone who goes to the lenghts to pop mirrors on the floor to show it off I doubt would drive it. It was unbelieveably stunning. Like it just rolled off production.

But having seen Luke's Capri I now have seen for myself the amazing standard of finish that Steve acheives. Luke's Capri is glorious. The paintwork is just beautuful. You are going to be the owner of one seriously stunning 2.8i Special with the quality of work its going to get. Nice one Des :D

All the best mate

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Great pictures Nick. Some excellent fords to browse & that venue adds loads to the experience with the racing going on & the action arena, haven't been to the pod for 2 years but it's a great day out. Every one a winner looking at your pics but the one I'd like to own would be that purple mk3 cortina, what a great daily that would make :)
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Hi Nick,
Thanks for posting these photos, it looks like you had a brilliant day.

There were some superb cars at the pod, by the look of it. All the Capris are amazing, but my favourite is this full sized radio-controlled 2.8! :lol:

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Thanks for posting these photos, it looks like you had a brilliant day.
Cheers Andrew.

Yep brilliant day at The Pod fella. Wonderful aray of stunning Fords, and a decent jumble to browse through too. If you aint been to a show there before you really should try to make the long trip up from "over the bridge" :lol: Its one of those venues that you just cannot dislike...in my opinion of course :wave:
Andrew 2.8i wrote: All the Capris are amazing, but my favourite is this full sized radio-controlled 2.8! :lol:
Actually Andrew the owner was asking me the precise time that a lightening bolt will hit the local town hall roof as he had left a vital valve adjusting spanner behind back in the 1950's :lol:

Joking apart it was a really nice 2.8i, just looked a bit different with these conductors...sorry I mean aerials....

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Fordoholic Nick wrote:Joking apart it was a really nice 2.8i
:agree:

Nick,
This show does look very good indeed, I wouldn't mind going one year. Please remind me again, do I need my passport for crossing over the bridge? :lol:

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:do I need my passport for crossing over the bridge? :lol:
No Andrew, you do not need a passport to travel over. You can just pop over and give your "fingers" salute as you enter into England and the security chaps will wave you through :lol: :lol: :lol:

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PS You may have to change your Euro's into sterling though fella :wave:
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Hi.

I meant to add this to my original post. I bought a framed photo of my "arrival" at the show. Its really nice as it has the "Classic Ford- Santa Pod" badge in the corner which is really nice.

I will hang it on the lounge wall above the 45th Brooklands Anniversary framed photo I got then from the same company.

I will wait till Mrs Fordoholic Nick is out to hang it ;) maybe she won't notice it and ask me how much I paid for it :?

Hang on a min, I think I would be more disappointed if she did NOT notice it :lol:

There may be trouble ahead......

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Hi.

Thought you chaps might like to see a quick video...just click on the picture and play it. Don't forget to enlarge the screen too. Hope it works :)

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It was a great day, good to see you Nick, and yes, Calvin's car, where do I start?........ Turns out the 2d mapping system he has buggered itself up, so he has the advance turned off so loss of power. He still went up the strip, although I was worried as it was my lift home! I didn't really want it breaking down, and as it happened, we nearly ran out of fuel on the way back, and we had one breakdown of someone else's 2.8 whilst in convoy. Needless to say, this is why I like going places in my own car, Calvin sure doesn't do things by halves.

All in all good day, a few good things sorted, and some awesome cars. I'll get some pics up soon.

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Fordoholic Nick wrote: give your "fingers" salute
OK then! :D

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote: give your "fingers" salute
OK then! :D

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Jim wrote:That is one gorgeous Capri. Period.
Wow, thank you very much! :D

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Jim wrote:
Andrew 2.8i wrote:
Fordoholic Nick wrote: give your "fingers" salute
OK then! :D

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:agree:
Looks like a film scene being chased by Bikers :lol:
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andyd wrote:Looks like a film scene being chased by Bikers :lol:
They were angry that I'm giving them a two-fingered salute! :lol:

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